Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced M&A professional to support evaluation and execution of acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments across the region. The role emphasizes execution, transaction management, financial analysis and stakeholder coordination, with an emphasis on providing clear competitor and industry insights.

The candidate will manage transactions end-to-end, build and review financial models, lead due diligence with internal and external

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in corporate M&A, investment banking, private equity or transaction advisory.
• Hands-on experience executing transactions through due diligence, negotiation, signing and completion; cross-border Asian experience is preferred.
• Occasional travel across the region is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A transactions from initial evaluation through due diligence, negotiation, internal approval, signing and completion.
• Build and review financial models, valuations, investment returns and scenario analyses to assess transaction attractiveness and key risks.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence, coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisers, and translate findings into valuation, structuring and contractual implications.
• Assess transaction structures, governance arrangements and key commercial terms, and support negotiations with counterparties and advisers.
• Conduct competitor and industry analysis, including benchmarking, portfolio assessment and strategic developments to support decisions.
• Support post-transaction planning and monitor performance against the approved investment case, contributing to integration and value-creation initiatives.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Due diligence

Transaction management

Stakeholder coordination

Industry analysis

Job description

Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia is seeking an experienced M&A professional to support the evaluation and execution of acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments across the region. The role is execution-led and requires strong transaction management, financial analysis and stakeholder coordination skills, together with the ability to provide clear competitor and industry insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage M&A transactions from initial evaluation through due diligence, negotiation, internal approval, signing and completion.
• Build and review financial models, valuations, investment returns and scenario analyses to assess transaction attractiveness and key risks.
• Lead cross-functional due diligence, coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisers, and translate findings into valuation, structuring and contractual implications.
• Assess transaction structures, governance arrangements and key commercial terms, and support negotiations with counterparties and advisers.
• Conduct competitor and industry analysis, including financial benchmarking, portfolio assessment, strategic developments and M&A activity, to support transaction and portfolio decisions.
• Support post-transaction planning and monitor performance against the approved investment case, supporting the development of integration plans, transition arrangements and value-creation initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in corporate M&A, investment banking, private equity or transaction advisory.
• Hands-on experience executing transactions through due diligence, negotiation, signing and completion; cross-border Asian experience is preferred.
• Occasional travel across the region is required.